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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 103 miles / 165 kilometers / 89 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Raleigh (RDU) is 132 miles / 213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 56 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Raleigh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 102.523 miles
  • 164.995 kilometers
  • 89.090 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 102.709 miles
  • 165.294 kilometers
  • 89.251 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lynchburg to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Raleigh generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W
Destination Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W